Teacher of Food and Nutrition
Ratton School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
13 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time or part time (0.8FTE)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a passionate and committed Teacher of Food & Nutrition to join our dynamic and supportive team at Ratton School. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin their journey in a nurturing and high-achieving environment, or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge in a forward-thinking school.
The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge, the ability to inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. You will plan and deliver creative, inclusive lessons that support all learners in achieving their full potential.
In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you will contribute to the broader life of the school, including pastoral duties as a Form Tutor and involvement in whole-school events and enrichment activities. A collaborative approach and a willingness to share best practice within the department and beyond is essential.
We are proud of our inclusive ethos and supportive staff culture. Professional development is a priority, and we are committed to helping all our staff grow in their roles and careers.
Whether you’re just starting out or bring a wealth of experience, we look forward to welcoming someone who shares our passion for education and wants to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
What the school offers its staff
We offer an incentive package which includes:
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to the academy.
- On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
- Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
- Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
- Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
- On-site parking.
- Free Breakfast Club/After School Club place for staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
- Enviable setting and extensive grounds.
Commitment to safeguarding
The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ratton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ratton School website
- Email address
- lbarrow@ratton.co.uk
As a member school of the South Downs Learning Trust, we are committed to providing a safe and enriching learning environment for all our learners. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all members of staff play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Everything we do is centred on developing our young people to become confident, creative and caring students who achieve excellence in everything they do. Be it academically, or socially, our aim is to enable our students to grow and flourish and achieve all their potential. This means educating the whole child and giving them the skills to take the next steps on their journey when they leave us to attend further education or training, and then into the right career.
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